Registered/Trainee POCT Biomedical Scientist

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; Grantham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is seeking a Registered/Trainee POCT Biomedical Scientist to support the delivery of high-quality Point of Care Testing services across multiple locations. The role involves managing POCT devices and training healthcare staff. Candidates should have an IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree, a full UK driving license, and relevant laboratory experience. Competitive salary of £31,049 to £37,796 per year, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of regulatory bodies and governance of POCT.
• Relevant UK laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality POCT service across the Path Links network.
• Support implementation of POCT services in multiple areas.
• Manage and troubleshoot POCT devices.

Skills

Team working

Self-motivated

Knowledge of quality management systems

Experience with Point of Care Testing devices

Education

IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree

Job description

Registered/Trainee POCT Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 02 December 2025

An opportunity has arisen within Pathology - POCT for a Band 5 Registered Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist, depending on qualifications, experience and potential.

Previous experience in the use of Point of Care Testing devices is desirable, but not essential as full training will be given.

The post holder will be expected to travel between Grantham & District Hospital, Lincoln County Hospital, and Pilgrim Hospital, Boston on a regular basis. The primary base will be discussed/confirmed with the post holder. A full UK driving licence is essential for this post.

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• Trainee B5 BMS
  • IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree
  • Working through their IBMS Registration Portfolio
• Registered B5 BMS
  • IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree
  • Completed IBMS Registration Portfolio
  • HCPC registration

Main duties of the job

POCT Biomedical Scientists (BMS) are part of a dedicated team who deliver an effective, high quality and responsive POCT (Point of Care Testing) service across the Path Links network. POCT BMSs are involved in supporting the implementation of POCT services across multiple areas and working on validation and verification of analytical POCT devices.

On‑going duties include regular device IQC, device maintenance, device troubleshooting, liaising with suppliers, manufacturers, and service users, EQA analysis, review and follow‑up of EQA returns, and POCT device user management.

POCT device user management will include the support, training and development of staff from various professions across the healthcare system in the use of POCT equipment to national standards, as well as providing a supervisory role to POCT BMAs.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) – our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas – biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Person Specification

• Training/supervisory experience
• Self‑motivated and ability to work independently
• Full UK driving licence
• Evidence of team working & overall suitability
• Knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory bodies and governance of POCT
• Relevant UK laboratory experience
• Experience/knowledge of Point of Care Testing devices/tests
• NHS laboratory experience
• BSc in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS accredited degree) or IBMS accredited equivalent
• Have, or be near to completing, the IBMS Registration Portfolio
• Registration with, or eligibility to register with, the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Disclosure and Barring Service check required

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (B5 Annex U = 75% of the B5 payband maximum) pro rata